Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: udf: fix uninit-value use in udf_get_fileshortad Check for overflow when computing alen in udf_current_aext to mitigate later uninit-value use in udf_get_fileshortad KMSAN bug[1]. After applying the patch reproducer did not trigger any issue[2]. [1] https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?extid=8901c4560b7ab5c2f9df [2] https://syzkaller.appspot.com/x/log.txt?x=10242227980000
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.19.323 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0ce61b1f6b32df822b59c680cbe8e5ba5d335742
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1ac49babc952f48d82676979b20885e480e69be8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/264db9d666ad9a35075cc9ed9ec09d021580fbb1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/417bd613bdbe791549f7687bb1b9b8012ff111c2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4fc0d8660e391dcd8dde23c44d702be1f6846c61Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5eb76fb98b3335aa5cca6a7db2e659561c79c32bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/72e445df65a0aa9066c6fe2b8736ba2fcca6dac7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e52e0b92ed31dc62afbda15c243dcee0bb5bb58dPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50143?
CVE-2024-50143 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: udf: fix uninit-value use in udf_get_fileshortad Check for overflow when computing alen in udf_current_aext to mitigate later unin...
How severe is CVE-2024-50143?
CVE-2024-50143 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-50143?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.